Hi everyone, Please see attached or below for a summary of items posted in the
ANZAGG facebook group last month.
Both the facebook group and this listserv are community-based and open for your
input. Tried a new technology or technique for creating or accessing graphics?
Tackled a particularly challenging graphic? Please share your questions,
learnings and triumphs with us :)
With kind regards, Leona
Australia and New Zealand Accessible Graphics Group
Facebook Group Activity
August 2016
The ANZAGG facebook group is located at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/909719082474080/
Anyone with an interest in accessible graphics is invited tojoin the group,
share their news and contribute to discussions.
The group currently has 69 members.
23 August 2016
3D maps and wind chimesassisting vision impaired students to navigate their
university campus.
http://www.kbtx.com/content/news/3D-maps-wind-chimes-help-visually-impaired-Texas-AM-students-376426821.html
19 August 2016
Workshop next week atRIDBC Renwick: Graphical Sense or Nonsense? Supporting
Meaningful Access toGraphics for Learners who are Blind or Vision Impaired.
https://secure.ridbc.org.au/renwick/events/2016/kim-zebehazy-s
16 August 2016
Lego as a fun tactilelearning tool for maths.
http://www.perkinselearning.org/technology/blog/legos-education
11 August 2016
Tactile models of thehuman torso available from your local Kmart.
http://www.kmart.com.au/product/human-torso-set/807365
8 August 2016
In Pakistan: A braille handbook for the Museumand Art Gallery with tactile
images made using henna pigment mixed withadhesive.
http://www.mumbaimirror.com/others/sunday-read/Sight-specific/articleshow/53579946.cms
4 August 2016
More information, pictures and a name for APH'srefreshable tactile graphics
display in development, now known as Graphiti.
http://www.aph.org/graphiti/
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